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Headline Book Publishing, Hardcover
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The household staff of Downton Abbey carry out their duties with effortless dignity, finesse and pride. Yet how do they know how exactly to lay the table, when to leave the room to give Lord and Lady Grantham their privacy, how to care for Lady Mary's furs and which uniform to wear when? This recently recovered and fascinating staff handbook answers all of these questions and more. Covering all the main positions of the Downton household - footman, lady's maid, housekeeper, groundsman and more - and with a general introduction for new members of staff from Carson the Butler, this book tells you everything you need to know about working below stairs in the grand estate of Downton Abbey.
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LibraryThing member LibStaff2
3.75 Stars
An amusing and informative albeit short handbook about household staff. The book includes specific rules for different members of staff as well as homemade cleaning product recipes. It's a good companion guide for Downton Abbey fans and a decent start for anyone interested in the roles,
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An amusing and informative albeit short handbook about household staff. The book includes specific rules for different members of staff as well as homemade cleaning product recipes. It's a good companion guide for Downton Abbey fans and a decent start for anyone interested in the roles,
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rules, and history of household staff.Net Galley Feedback
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LibraryThing member wanderlustlover
I didn't read this one all the way through as I bought it for a gift to give my stepfather, who is a massive Downton Abbey (the show, more than the history/historical background). It's really adorable, and informative about the times. Plus, written tongue-in-cheek by 'Carson' of the tv show. If you
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are a fan of the show I think you will deeply love this little addendum. Show Less
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5.24 inches
ISBN
1472220544 / 9781472220547
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